Steve Preston
@StevenCPreston
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President and CEO of @GoodwillIntl #SocialEnterprise #PowerOfWork #Upskilling #Reentry #AdvancewithGoodwill
Washington, DC
Joined November 2014
I recently visited the Billy Moore Correctional Center in Overton, TX where @AustinGoodwill operates the Excel Center. Close to 200 inmates graduated with a degree, making up for missed opportunities and and establishing the foundations for a different life. #Goodwill #Inspiring
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RT @AustinGoodwill: Congrats to our Nursing Assistant Graduates 🎓. We are so proud of their accomplishment. Learn more about GCTA and our….
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Recently, our colleagues from Goodwill Korea made the long trip to the states to visit @GoodwillIntl and other Goodwill organizations across the U.S. The Korea team has a big vision for continuing expansion and impact, and we are so thankful for their partnership. #ThePowerOfWork
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Thank you @ForbesNonprofit for inviting me to join your community. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues across this platform on issues relevant to advancing the critical work of our sector. #nonprofit #community.
Steven Preston of Goodwill Industries International has accepted our invitation to join Forbes Nonprofit Council. Steven is a valuable addition to our community of nonprofit leaders and executives. Find out if you qualify:
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RT @ForbesNonprofit: Steven Preston of Goodwill Industries International has accepted our invitation to join Forbes Nonprofit Council. Stev….
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RT @GoodwillCapHill: Thanks @politico for promoting #GoodwillOnHill Leaders, staff and program participants from Goodwill Industries Intern….
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In reflecting on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we celebrate his belief that “all labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” These inspiring individuals are living out Dr. King’s charge to all of us.
These incredible people & the Career Navigators that helped them along the way exemplify Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s belief that “all labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence” Their dedication is truly inspiring.
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As I reflect on the past year, I want to say how grateful I am for all of you who support Goodwill and its life-changing mission. With your support, we will continue to serve more than 1 million people each year, providing resources to help them on their path to a better future.
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RT @ABCNewsLive: The nation’s employers kept hiring briskly in November despite high inflation and a slow-growing economy. "Companies are….
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Shortly after today’s jobs report came out, I had the pleasure of joining Julia Hyman and Brad Smith at @YahooFinance. We spoke about the importance and benefit of educating and upskilling America’s workers. #JobsReport #Goodwill #ThePowerOfWork .
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Goodwill Industries International CEO & President Steve Preston joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the November jobs report, U.S. Secretary Marty Walsh’s comments on the unemployment gap, providing...
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RT @BW: How can employers set up job applicants to be successful in highly-skilled positions? . Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries I….
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I'm honored to be a Groundbreaker at the @nytimes Deal Book Summit. I’ll be discussing the importance of creating pathways to success for those who have encountered limited access to opportunities. I look forward to engaging other leaders in these issues.
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Today and always, Goodwill is grateful to serve those who have served our country so faithfully. This year, we initiated the Carol and Tommy Moore Veteran of the Year Award. Congratulations to our own Sheila Gilmore. #ThePowerOfWork #Goodwill #VeteransDay
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After 20 years of military service and earning a four-year degree, Sheila Gilmore never imagined it would be difficult to get a job. She had a 15-year employment gap on her resume, which reflected...
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Since 2017, Goodwill has helped more than 1.25 million people gain digital skills. Goodwill is determined to bridge the gap between the millions of job seekers in need of skills and the millions of positions that need skilled workers. #Goodwill #PowerOfWork #DigitalInclusionWeek.
It's National Digital Inclusion Week, where we can all stand up to promote #digitalequity rights. Every day, local Goodwill organizations work to equip people with basic and applied digital skills to help them find good jobs. To find your local Goodwill:
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Recently, I spoke with @Cheddar about Goodwill’s work on filling the gap between the 11 million unfilled jobs and the millions of workers who want those jobs, but need the skills and credentials to meet the needs of employers. #WhyGoodwill #PowerofWork.
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During a discussion on today’s labor market, @YahooFinance highlighted Goodwill’s mission to provide people with training and development so they can move into meaningful careers and into a different trajectory in life. #WhyGoodwill #PowerofWork #CommunityImpact.
.@GoodwillIntl CEO @StevenCPreston on worker skills and opportunities: “A big game changer is foundational digital skills… meaning you are proficient enough to use tools that your employer requires you to use in the workforce or basic suites… like Microsoft or Google products.”
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July jobs report: spoke with @NathanBomey about increasing employer willingness to rethink whom they hire. #powerofwork #futureofwork
axios.com
The number of people out of work for 15 weeks or longer hit its second-lowest monthly level in 22 years.
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Big jobs report numbers across almost all sectors. Spoke with @Newsy team on connecting good jobs with people who need them.
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly jobs report. Our President and CEO, @StevenCPreston, was asked to weigh in on the report and other important #employment topics on @Newsy’s Morning Rush. #RisingTogether #jobplacement #careerdevelopment.
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